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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 819.05 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 819.05 and 501.26 is: 690.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 819.05 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/819.05 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 819.05 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 410,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,550.40/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.85

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